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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.71, 1,257.89 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.71, 1,257.89 and 222.39 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.71 : 1,257.89 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.71/1,257.89 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.71x = 1,257.89 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.71x = 279,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,741.05/838.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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